Hemlock vs Ocean City Blue

Hemlock and Ocean City Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 13-point LRV gap — 42 for Ocean City Blue vs 29 for Hemlock — means Ocean City Blue will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 11.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.